Project417 is a registered charity in Canada with programs in the Toronto area, across Canada, and the US. We engage volunteers and guide them in meaningful programs which meet the homeless where they live - out on the street, in shelters or drop-ins, and food banks. One of our Homeless Street Outreach programs is called the Sandwich Run, which we have been facilitating for over 15 years. A sandwich run involves volunteers delivering nutritious bag lunches to homeless street people by walking …

We are a group of young individuals in their 20's and 30's looking for a business, social and educational networking. Our activities include: - Speed Networking events - Seminars with prominent speakers - Practical Leadership opportunities - Acces to a Global Network - National and International Conferences - Projects for the community and - A wide range of Social Events. So if you are in your 20's and 30's and eager to boost your career prospects, develop yourself personally, professiona …

This group is for members and invited guests of CultureLink's Bike Host Program. You can become a Bike Host Multilingual Cycling Ambassadors only if you are a responsible adult who is willing to commit 30 volunteer hours within next 4 months, hold a PR card, can speak English and one other language, and pass group interview. Please contact CultureLink for more information or to register for this program.

NEAT (Newcomers Explore and Appreciate Toronto) is a Walking group organized by volunteers of the Mentorship Programs at  CultureLink Settlement Services. New Torontonians are curious about their city and walking is the most healthy and inexpensive way to explore new places. But where to go and how they can learn more about the culture and history while enjoying the walking? Many of the newcomers found “Toronto Doors Open” an intriguing event, but it only happens once a year. On the other hand, …

This Meetup Group is not affiliated with the Art Gallery of Ontario.  It is an unofficial group for people who volunteer at the AGO. You MUST be a CURRENT AGO Volunteer to join this group. If you are NOT currently volunteering at the AGO, please visit:  http://www.ago.net/volunteer-opportunities to learn about how to become a volunteer. The purpose of this Meetup Group is to make it easier for volunteers to interact outside of shifts and education sessions.  We are people who enjoy art and sh …

Volunteering is something many of us enjoy! Sometimes though we spend more time looking for something to do than doing anything, so if you are particularly seeking others to socialize with and find opportunities, then occupy the message board on this site.

* Learn how to organize a destination with a purpose in mind. What are your interests, strengths, and passions for travel. * This is an open group for anyone with a bent for voluntourism. Would you like to get together and share ideas with like-minded people? * Volunteer travel can be close to home or further afield. It can be scuba diving in Mexico, building eco-stoves in Guatemala, teaching English to Monks in Tibet, or surveying monkeys and elephants in Africa. * Voluntourism means travelling …

The Waterloo Region Time Exchange (WRTE) is a Community based group, fully focused on rebuilding a strong community and a better neighbourhood... With the ongoing collapse of our economy that ran and controlled by a few powerful banking system... With the everlasting unemployment rate exceeding a certain level... leaving almost 50,000 of our population in Waterloo Region living in the deepest poverty... With more and more skilled and talented people are laid off or retired every day... With even …

This is a working group of volunteers and staff at CultureLink Settlement Services, an agency serving newcomers to Toronto. Our mandate is to  create opportunities for the transfer of wisdom across cultures and across generations, on environmental issues such as climate change, energy conservation, recycling, and sustainable transportation. The Committee develops ideas for CultureLink programming and ways to "green" CultureLink's operations and procurement. The activities of the committee includ …

Members of Rochester AM Rotary and are unique within the Rochester area. We are smaller than most clubs, we are younger than most clubs and clearly we like waking up early – at least one day a week.  Rochester AM Rotary was founded in 1988 to provide an alternative time to meet for active professionals with busy schedules. We meet at 7am each Friday morning (holidays excepted) at the Golden Fox Restaurant on 1115 Culver Road in Rochester and are off to start our days by 8am. In addition to suppo …

The Shaolin culture, once found only in the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan province of China is here in Toronto. Join a growing community of Shaolin enthusiasts whose aim is to help the communities here and nearby. Learn traditional Shaolin kung fu, qi gong/chi kung, and discuss chan buddhism philosophy in Toronto. Also participate in many great and fun activities with like minded people including Shaolin Retreat camping, sporting events, parties, and general get together.  Join in volunteer eff …

"It is more blessed to give than to receive"...that pretty much sums up the purpose of this group. This is a bit of an experiment, the power of the group will rely on the heroes that join, and the great things we can do together. This group's aim is to help out where we can...sounds simple, well...there are many good people out there that would love to lend a helping hand...there is no greater joy than devoting your energy to a good cause. So instead of volunteer red tape, this group will seek o …

The Kindness of Strangers Want to be a part of making someone’s day? The intention is to use our everyday skills in order to make someone’s day just a little brighter. How? You ask. Not sure yet. Consider it a work in progress. I don’t have all the answers yet but I’m sure things will fall into place. The first meeting will be a generative thinking session (brainstorming) to understand our interests and skills and how they can best be applied. These will not be pre-organized events rather we wil …

Would you like to get involved in the community doing service projects and meeting great like-minded individuals? The Rotaract Club of Mississauga is an international and local volunteer service and professional development organization of students and young professionals from 18 to 30 years of age. Rotaract is committed to making a difference locally and globally through service projects that help those less fortunate. To learn more about the club, please email info@rotaractmississauga.com

This is a group for anyone interested in giving the local environment a helping hand. We would like to create a group of individuals who meet regularly to accomplish a small ecological restoration task in the Guelph area. Whether it be invasive plant removal, tree planting or tree care, garbage clean-up or helping out at a local CSA, the Nature Helpers are there to work together, have some fun and meet new people. All ages are welcome and no experience necessary. Come on out and help out. Nature …

Dare to be a Dandelion believes in the beauty and authenticity of all living things. Much like a dandelion, we often undervalue ourselves though we have so many wonderful gifts to share with the world. Dare to be a Dandelion explores how to live your authentic self and explore your true potential to improve your life and the world around you. This is a group for people to come together in their search for authenticity, purpose and passion in life. Its aim is to help individuals not only imagine …

The Junior League of Rochester is a women's community service organization. Our signature project is GIRLSrock offering skills programs to girls in the community.

Ever dreamed of making a difference that leaves a lasting impact in the lives of children and adults at risk...at home and around the world, but felt that you alone could not make a difference ? Ever thought of combining your skills, resources, abilities and efforts with people of like minds, and together move "mountains" or bring sustaining change in the lives of the less fortunate...orphanages, widows & children of slain soldiers, projects that will help the poor etc. ? In other words..you wan …

About JCI Brantford We are a membership-based nonprofit organization of 200,000 young people ages 18 to 40 in 5,000 communities and more than 100 countries around the world. Each JCI Member shares the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve ourselves and the world around us. We seek targeted solutions to the unique problems in our communities to build a better world, creating global impact. The JCI Mission To provide development opportunities that empower young pe …

Since 1930, the Rotary Club of Etobicoke has been doing work in our community and abroad. Our focus is on fellowship, fun, and doing good work in the world. On the third Wednesday of each month, we meet for an evening of networking and inspiration at the Crooked Cue, for an event we've called our "Big Ideas Forum". Everyone is welcome. You can also check us out on the web, http://www.rotaryetobicoke.org, on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/RotaryEtobicoke, or on Twitter, @RotaryEtob. Come meet …

We are a group of volunteer knitters and crocheters who have come together using our heads, hands and hearts to collectively make strips to sew into blankets that will be donated to local charities for those in need.

A service club that work to support children programs in Toronto and around the world.

Did you know there are many miles of premier mountain biking trails right here in Western New York? Many of these trails were built and are maintained by volunteers organized by the Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA). Also, WNY is host to numerous mountain bike races and meetups every week during spring, summer, and fall. We even ride a little in the winter. We are an easy going and friendly group of both male and female riders of every age and riding skill level. We need to ge …

Hello and Welcome, ROC Christian Singles! _______________________________________ Our Reason for Being This group is for Christian singles of all ages in the Rochester area who are looking to connect with others who love God and are eager to enjoy a great mix of: • Exciting events and really good times together! • Fun volunteer opportunities that we call "Single Serving" which will be an extension of the Father’s love to the world around us ♥ • Awesome and meaningful ways to grow in the Lord! …

Calling all volunteer enthusiasts! This group is here to explore volunteer opportunities all over the city. We will be creating our own 3rd Party Fundraiser events in addition to helping our non-profit partners with theirs. Also a great chance for leadership building as members will be very hands-on in terms of pitching ideas and taking the lead for our events. These of course will vary in nature and will depend on interest, availability and resources. Membership is currently open- welcoming a v …

This volunteer group is for everyone interested in building a community that is good for all ages by helping our seniors (age 62+) stay involved the great businesses, neighborhoods and homes they built and sustained for us in 14209 and 14222 zip codes! Our volunteers meet monthly to train, and discuss creative and exciting programming ideas; and in between do everything from grocery shopping... to flipping mattresses... to friendly visiting... to meeting for lunch... to driving to doctors' appoi …

Im tired of being excluded from jobs by slick companies that wont give me a chance because im a male with a disability and BULLIED and HARRASSED IN THE WORKPLACE. I HAVE 10 years postsecondary education. IT IS NOT A CRIME TO STAND UP FOR MYSELF> IT is NOT A SIN TO STAND UP FOR MYSELF> I DONT NEED TO TAKE BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE< IN SCHOOL< IN THE MARKETPLACE IN CHURCH OR AS A CUSTOMER ENOUGH IS ENOUGH IM A HUMAN BEING I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE FOR STANDING UP FOR MYSELF I DONT NEED TO BE INSULTED I …

The Heart and Stroke Foundation Hamilton Region is a meet up group to inform the community of our public upcoming events in the Hamilton region. The Foundation encourages everyone to come join our events by participating, volunteering or cheering on others in the community who have also been personally touched by heart disease and stroke. Our Mission The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through …